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Psalms 67:1
For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm. A song. May God be gracious to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us, Selah
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist delivers a liturgical petition for the choirmaster accompanied by stringed instruments, framing the opening of the composition as a communal request. The words — אֱלֹהִים ('E.lo.Him) means God, and פָּנָיו (pa.Nav) means his face, establishing the subject and the specific medium of divine favor. The thread — The petition parallels the blessing formula in Numbers 6:24, the plea for visible favor in Psalms 4:6, and the New Testament application of God’s light shining in hearts recorded in 2 Corinthians 4:6. Why it lands — It requires the reader to recognize that God’s gracious presence and tangible blessing are the necessary conditions for His ways and salvation to become known to all nations.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song. God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.
Cross-references
- Psalms 4:6 Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
- 2 Corinthians 4:6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
- Numbers 6:24 ‘May the LORD bless you and keep you;
- Psalms 4:1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer.
- Psalms 31:16 Make Your face shine on Your servant; save me by Your loving devotion.
- Psalms 80:1 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” A Psalm of Asaph. Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, who leads Joseph like a flock; You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth
- Psalms 119:135 Make Your face shine upon Your servant, and teach me Your statutes.
- Psalms 80:7 Restore us, O God of Hosts, and cause Your face to shine upon us, that we may be saved.
- Psalms 80:19 Restore us, O LORD God of Hosts; cause Your face to shine upon us, that we may be saved.
- Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms.